PatchTheCVECVE-2022-42967: Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled
CVE-2022-42967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting caret. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-01-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-42967?
caret: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-42967 being exploited?
CVE-2022-42967 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-42967 affect?
CVE-2022-42967 affects caret. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Caret is vulnerable to an XSS attack when the user opens a crafted Markdown file when preview mode is enabled. This directly leads to client-side code execution.
How urgent is CVE-2022-42967?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference